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Community

Attention LHS grad classes!

January 1, 2022 Robin Dickie

Unlock your inner Woodward & Bernstein with this new scholarship Leaside Life is interested in promoting and supporting the art of journalism and creative writing, and to that end, we are proud to announce The …more

Community

Introducing Toy Drive Local

December 1, 2021 Guest Contributor

Introducing Toy Drive Local. Leaside Life is teaming up with the Leaside Toy Drive and Local Merchants on a program that will help support our community in 2 great ways; by supporting local Merchants, who …more

Leaside Toy Drive 2021 – No Pants Required

November 2, 2021 SG

This year we are pleased to present our 2nd Annual Virtual Comedy show, ‘No Pants Required’. It will be a super-fun night of Adult humour that can be enjoyed alone or shared by couples who …more

Letters

Letter Re: Are Leaside streets for all ages and abilities?

June 1, 2021 Guest Contributor

I am a senior living in Leaside and, like many people during the pandemic, I’ve been walking more for fresh air and exercise. I’m encouraged to see so many in Leaside outside enjoying our neighbourhood. The …more

COVID-19 Community Kindness

Meet Leaside’s food bank heroes

March 1, 2021 Susan Scandiffio

There’s no sugar-coating it. The Covid pandemic has brought unspeakable devastation to people’s lives. It’s been a long, rough ride for everyone. So, when someone brings joy to others during these times, it’s worth not …more

Culture

Kung Hei Fat Choy! Happy Lunar New Year!

February 1, 2021 Suzanne Park

It’s the Year of the Ox and Leaside families are celebrating…including mine. We – my daughter Zhen, born in China, my husband Warren, and I – enjoy celebrating with family and friends. We indulge in …more

History

Leaside was once flying high as Toronto’s hub of ski jumping

January 1, 2021 Susan Scandiffio

Leaside is well-known for its shopping, its restaurants, its leafy streets, its 72 storage facilities … and its history of ski jumping. Yes, neighbours, Leaside was once THE hub of ski jumping in Toronto. In …more

A welcome home for WWI vets at St. Cuthbert’s Church, 1918. Photo from CITY OF TORONTO ARCHIVEs.
History

Heritage project aims to preserve and celebrate Leaside’s rich past

November 1, 2020 Guest Contributor

One of the things that makes Leaside so attractive to residents and visitors alike is its remarkable and varied 100-year-plus history. Whether it’s in business and commerce, industrial or residential development, sports and leisure, the …more

Development

Mid-rises are marching down Bayview’s west side

October 1, 2020 Geoff Kettel

Mid-rise is coming to Bayview! Last month this column mentioned three projects: • 1408-1420 Bayview. Midblock between Merton and Davisville – the project rezoning is approved and the site plan is under review. • 1466-1500 …more

Celebrating 100 Issues
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I was there for the launch of Leaside Life

September 1, 2020 Lorna Krawchuk

It all started with a newspaper chain called the Town Crier, owned by Leasiders Harry and Ruth Goldhar. I was a councillor for Ward 4 in the Borough of East York in the 90s, while …more

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Mike and Katie and their son. Photo Katie Porter.
In the Spotlight

It pays to be Disagreeable for these Leasiders

by Guest Contributor in Business

With statements ranging from, “It’s OK to take your shoes off on an airplane” to, “I could survive a zombie apocalypse,” Disagreeable A Party Game for The Opinionated is sure to arouse heated debates and ...more
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